KwaThema boxing champ ready for new title
Boxing champion Simangele Hadebe is ready to claim her next title on Saturday at Turffontein Racecourse.
KwaThema – After finishing on equal points with Malawian-born Ellen Simwaka on May 25, Hadebe says she is bringing the belt home this time.
“The first time we challenged each other I won.
“So I am confident that I can win.”
The winner of the South African Boxing Awards ‘Female Prospect of the Year 2017’, believes she has done enough to prepare herself.
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“I am happy to also see that I am encouraging young girls to participate in the sport.
“This belt will just be the cherry on top.”
The International Bantumweight Championship for 2017 was nominated for ‘female fighter of the year’ and ‘female prospect of the year’ awards.
She says her ultimate goal is to help revive the boxing culture in Kwatsaduza.
Coach Themba Zulu, of Geo Maroon Boxing Club, says he very proud of Simangele.
“She is our champ, not only in Ekurhuleni but also in Gauteng.
“This goes to show that we are going somewhere, and achieving greater things.”
Zulu appeals to private businesses to sponsor the boxer as she gets ready to achieve more in 2018.
“We need a lot of financial assistance to reach international stages.
“We are also gunning for the world title now,” he explains.
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He also invites girls who have an interest in the sport to join the club.
“We also hope to get more support from our community.
“Their presence will be appreciated.”
For more information contact Themba Zulu on 084 317 6456.
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